The Watchtower Of San Esteban

The Bateria or as popularly known as Watchtower in San Esteban is one of the most intact watchtower in the Philippines. Many watchtower can be found in the province of Ilocos Sur like in Narvacan and Santiago but the one built by early settlers in San Esteban is still intact.

In fact, one barangay which is Bateria is probably named after it.

Watchtowers are built are built during the Spaniards colonization to guard the community against the pirates who invades the people during that time. Until now, the watchtower stands but it served now as one of the major landmark of the town of San Esteban. (photo is mine

Cornik, The Best Crunchy Corn Food

Move over corn flakes and corn delicacies, here is the best corn products... the cornik.

Cornik is deep fried corn kernel with different flavors suite the taste of everyone. Its a hard job to cook cornik. In Candon City, the corn is sun dried and then the outer layer of the kernel is peeled off then the deep frying and adding the desired flavor.

Its crunchy... this best described the food. Flavors include cheese, barbecue, hot chili among others. The crunchiness is unique comparing to the fried corn being sold in sachet in the market. Of course, the peeling off of outer layer is one of a kind process of making this good. (photo is mine)

Sabangan Beach

The Sabangan Cove name may not yet ring all over the archipelago but surely it is making good impression to travel community. Especially now that Vitalis Villa is becoming popular tourists destination and haven in Ilocandia, this not yet so explored white beach could be one soon.

But before the tourist all over the world search the place, the local tourist have been a constant visitor. During vacations and holidays, thousands of people are enjoying the beach.

Located in Sabangan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Sabangan Beach cove is now ready for tourist because of its mini shades including the ever beautiful beach and the green lush of the surroundings.###

Some Facts About Pure Wild Honey Of Ilocandia

Let's not talk about the health benefits of honey, we know already the good benefits of honey to our health.

Lets talk about some facts, or trivia to others, about the the wild honey harvested and extracted in the remote mountains of Ilocos region. Its hard to identify the pure honey to fake honey being sold in the market. Hope some of these facts can help you.

Ilocos Sur' Streetdancing Competition

One of the highlights of 2017 Kannawidan Festival of Ilocos Sur is the streetdancing competition and showdown.

More than 20 contingents from munipalities and cities participated in this year's event.

The streetdancing started in front of provincial capitol and dance down to Tamag where the fiesta events are being held.

The dances, graces  and smiles made the event just amazing.

Bonsai Exhibit In Kannawidan Festival

Yearly the Ilocos Sur Bonsai Club held bonsai exhibit in Ilocos Sur's Kannawidan Festival.

2017 is no exception.

So when you visit the exhibit, you will see lots of bonsai in different styles, sizes, age, varieties,  forms.

It's amazing to see the small and enchanting plants standing tall in unique pots.

Here are some photos.

The Wine With Touch of History

Don't ever take away basi or sugarcane fermented wine to Ilocanos... it will be a war. Such was happened in September 16 1807 when thecolonizing Spaniards tried to monopolize the basi.

The Ilocanos reacted and the war was born.

Now that story is embedded in this basi wine being produced and product of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur.